LAHORE: In a gathering aimed at highlighting the importance of teacher education, Punjab University hosted a book launching ceremony for "Teacher Education in Pakistan," authored by Professor Dr. Manawar Mirza, a former dean and Vice Chancellor of the University of Education. The event took place at the Punjab University Institute of Education and Research, drawing a significant audience that included academic leaders, faculty members, and students.

According to University of the Punjab, the ceremony featured remarks from Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Muhammad Ali, who underscored the role of books in transmitting life experiences to younger generations. He emphasized the necessity of professional training in teaching, which he described as an art crucial for developing responsible, civilized, and technologically adept students. Prof Dr. Ali commended the author for producing a valuable contribution to the field of education.

The event also included statements from other educational leaders. Prof Dr. Akif Anwar Chaudhry, Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, pointed out that the book covers significant aspects of teacher education, including its history and administrative dimensions, and discussed the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Dr. Nadeem Ahmed Bhatti of Lahore Leads University highlighted the book's potential in addressing national educational challenges and praised Prof Dr. Mirza's extensive experience in the field.

Additional Secretary Universities Zahida Azhar, Dean Faculty of Education Prof Dr. Muhammad Shahid Farooq, and Director IER Prof Dr. Abdul Qayyum Chaudhry also addressed the attendees, each recognizing the book's significance in teacher training. Prof Dr. Mirza, the author, concluded the event by reaffirming the crucial role of teacher education, describing teaching as the world's most important profession.